Istanbul straddles two continents, blending Byzantine grandeur with Ottoman elegance and modern Turkish energy. Practice your Turkish while exploring ancient bazaars, ornate mosques, and the sparkling Bosphorus.
Essential Turkish: havalimanı (hah-vah-lee-mah-NUH) = airport, otel (oh-TEL) = hotel, istasyon (ees-tahs-YOHN) = station, bilet (bee-LET) = ticket, çıkış (chuh-KUSH) = exit